Kraljeva Indijska Obrana (King's Indian Defense)

For sale is Kraljeva Indijska Obrana (The King's Indian Defense) by Dražen Marović is a specialized chess book devoted to one of the most important and dynamic openings in modern chess. Marović, an International Master and prominent Yugoslav chess writer, examines the King's Indian Defense, a favorite of attacking players who are willing to allow White to build a strong pawn center in return for active counterplay and attacking chances.The book is presented through annotated games and detailed chess analysis, showing the opening as it develops into the complex middlegame positions for which the King's Indian is famous. Rather than simply listing theoretical variations, Marović uses actual games to illustrate the plans and ideas available to both sides, including Black's kingside development, pressure against White's center, pawn breaks and the resulting attacking possibilities.The King's Indian arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6, and the book examines important systems and variations within this opening. The material is particularly useful for players who want to understand the strategic and tactical ideas behind the moves, rather than merely memorize opening sequences. There are also included many great games as examples on how to play this dynamic opening.This is an interesting example of the Yugoslav school of chess literature and a useful historical reference for players studying the development of King's Indian theory. It is also a desirable addition to a collection of classic opening monographs.A specialized opening book for players and collectors interested in the King's Indian Defense, classical opening theory, Yugoslav chess literature, and Dražen Marović's chess writing.

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